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Merkel, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Nolan County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,630
Population
939/sq mi density
$62,368
Median Income
$27,624 per capita
$99,000
Home Value
$179,483 Zillow
$992
Median Rent
18.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
648
Violent Crime/100K
648 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,368 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,000 home value, $992/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
648 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Merkel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,870 ft (570 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 939/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4697°N, 100.0111°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Nolan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Abilene Regional (ABI) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in |
Merkel has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.9").